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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation Of Sublingual Salivary Gland
Question: the skin that is under my tongue that attaches it to my mouth has a large bump on it at the base where it connects to my mouth. it also has some skin protruding from it that I can actually move with my tongue. it's very sore and when I move my tongue it feels like it's stretching the skin and it hurts.
Brief Answer:
inflammation of sublingual salivary gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .
I have gone through your query and reports you have attached as far as I have observed it can be due to inflammation of sublingual salivary gland ,as sublingual salivary glands are located under floor of mouth .
Salivary gland infection are somewhat common, this inflammation can be due to bacterial or viral infection also.
I will suggest you some easy self care advise that you can practise at home which includes:
- Maintain good oral hygiene , brush your teeth twice daily , Do chlorhexidine mouthwash.
- Rinse your mouth with XXXXXXX warm saline water , which helps in to reduce swelling .
- Drink lots of water in order to keep mouth moist.
- Use sugar free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva.
You can do these self care remedies at home , if it isnt get better then you can consult oral surgeon for visual examination of swelling and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have further query feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
inflammation of sublingual salivary gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .
I have gone through your query and reports you have attached as far as I have observed it can be due to inflammation of sublingual salivary gland ,as sublingual salivary glands are located under floor of mouth .
Salivary gland infection are somewhat common, this inflammation can be due to bacterial or viral infection also.
I will suggest you some easy self care advise that you can practise at home which includes:
- Maintain good oral hygiene , brush your teeth twice daily , Do chlorhexidine mouthwash.
- Rinse your mouth with XXXXXXX warm saline water , which helps in to reduce swelling .
- Drink lots of water in order to keep mouth moist.
- Use sugar free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva.
You can do these self care remedies at home , if it isnt get better then you can consult oral surgeon for visual examination of swelling and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have further query feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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